Thousands Strike at JBS Greeley Meatpacking Plant Monday

 

Greeley, Colorado. About 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking plant walked off the job Monday after contract negotiations with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 failed. Union leaders said members authorized the strike by a 99% vote and alleged unfair labor practices including charges for replacement personal protective...

Severe Storms, Freezes, Rapid Warm-ups Sweep Regions

 

United States. Multiple regions experienced rapid temperature swings, severe storms, and freeze warnings this week as a strong cold front moved through the Southeast and central U.S. Meteorologists reported gusty winds, isolated tornado risk, and accumulating mountain snow Monday, followed by sharp warm-ups into the 60s–90s by midweek in parts...

Communities Report Water Quality Issues and Responses

 

United States Local and state officials, residents and utilities reported multiple water issues this week, ranging from voluntary donation of water rights in Jefferson County, Texas, to grassroots demands for cleaner municipal supply in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Utilities in Limestone County, Alabama, and Kings Mountain, North Carolina, acknowledged discoloration...

U.S. Gas Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

 

United States. Oil market disruptions tied to Middle East tensions pushed fuel costs higher this week across multiple states, according to AAA and GasBuddy data. Drivers in Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wyoming saw weekly changes ranging from small drops to rises exceeding 80 cents per gallon, with the national average...

U.S. advances to WBC final after contested called strike

 

MIAMI — Team USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 Sunday night in a World Baseball Classic semifinal that ended on a called third strike, leaving the Dominicans eliminated and Team USA advancing to the championship game Tuesday. The game featured dominant U.S. pitching, a two-out home run by Junior Caminero...

Cameron Young rallies to win Players Championship title

 

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. — Cameron Young rallied from a third-round deficit to win The Players Championship Sunday at TPC Sawgrass. Young recorded a four-under 68, making five birdies and one bogey, and finished one shot ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick after birdying the island-green 17th and driving 375 yards on...

Dharmendra Omitted From Oscars' Televised In Memoriam Segment

 

Los Angeles — The Academy omitted veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra from the televised 'In Memoriam' montage at the 98th Academy Awards on March 16, 2026, despite listing him on its official online memorial. The broadcast ran longer than in previous years and highlighted tributes to Hollywood figures including Rob Reiner,...

Trump Presses Allies to Reopen Strategic Hormuz Strait

 

Washington. President Donald Trump said he may delay a planned late‑March summit in Beijing as he pressed China and other allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's actions disrupted tanker traffic and lifted global oil prices. In interviews and public remarks this week, Trump publicly urged European...

Denver courtroom hands 18-year sentence in funeral fraud

 

Denver — Federal prosecutors sentenced Colorado funeral-home owner Carie Hallford to 18 years in prison Monday after she admitted to conspiring to commit wire fraud, mishandling nearly 190 bodies, and providing families with fake ashes. Court records show the Hallfords obtained about $882,300 in pandemic SBA relief through false applications...

Notre Dame Mourns Lou Holtz with Public Funeral

 

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame held a public Mass of Christian burial and procession Monday for former head coach Lou Holtz, who died March 4 at age 89. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart hosted the service at 1 p.m., with overflow livestreams in Washington Hall and Purcell Pavilion;...